US Bridges

I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI N of Ky 245 · Structure no. 015B00074R

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,197 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,124 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesRj Corman Railroad
Location0.6 MI N of Ky 245
RouteInterstate 65
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93444, -85.68806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,197 (2022)
Projected traffic46,124 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad carry?

About 37,197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over Rj Corman Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.